MARIANNA—Chipola
College Registration for new and returning students is Jan. 6, from 8 a.m. to 6
p.m. Classes begin Jan. 7. Late registration continues on Jan. 7 and runs
through noon on Jan. 14.

Chipola's open-door policy guarantees
acceptance to any student with a standard high school diploma. Prospective
students should complete a college application which is available in the Office
of Admissions and Records, or online at
www.chipola.edu. Students also must provide an official high school or
college transcript.

Chipola
offers day and evening courses, as well as independent study and online courses
in more than 40 individual programs, including BS, AA, AS, AAS, Workforce
Certificates and Continuing Education.

The
college is offering a compressed schedule this Spring with most classes
scheduled Monday through Thursday. The four-day schedule is designed to help
students save on fuel costs and allow students to work on Fridays. Several
Friday-only courses are also offered. These courses meet only once per week for
one to four hours depending the on the course.

The majority of Chipola students are
enrolled in the Associate in Arts (AA) degree program. AA students complete the
first two years of college at Chipola and transfer to a four year program at
Chipola or another college or university. Curriculum guides outlining
requirements for specific majors are available from Student Services and on the
college website at
www.chipola.edu.

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
programs are available in Electronic Engineering Technology and
Telecommunications Engineering Technology.

Three College Credit Certificate
programs are available in Child Care Center Management, Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) and Paramedic.

A variety of continuing education
programs are offered on campus in areas ranging from Child Care to Real Estate.
Through partnerships with
www.ed2go.com and
www.gatlineducation.com, the college offers open
enrollment, online courses in courses like health care, internet graphics/web
design, business, law and travel.

CHIPOLA SPRING REGISTRATION IS
JAN. 5-7—Chipola student Sylvianna Garrett drops a sample in a college
science lab. Registration for Spring classes at Chipola College is set for Jan.
5-6. Returning student registration and new student testing is Jan. 5, from 8
a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration for new and returning students continues on Jan. 6,
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Classes begin Jan. 7.
Late registration continues on Jan. 7 and runs through noon on Jan. 14. For
information about college programs, call 526-2761, or visit
www.chipola.edu

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January 8,
2009

CHIPOLA ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR ‘BACK TO THE 80’S’

MARIANNA—Auditions for “Back to the 80's—The Totally Awesome
Musical!” are Jan. 12 and 13, at 6 p.m., in the Chipola College Theatre.

From the era that
brought the world the Rubik’s Cube, Max Headroom and Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles comes this “totally awesome” musical. Join the graduating class of
William Ocean High School as they live through their senior year and experience
the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of growing up all set to
the biggest hits of the 80’s!

The musical is a journey back to a
time when Michael Jackson was the King of Pop, blue eye shadow was cool and
Atari was cutting-edge technology.

MARIANNA—Chipola College theatre
alumnus Kevin Russell, president of the Spanish Trail Playhouse, will present a
program at the Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) meeting on Tuesday, Jan.
20.

Russell was the star of several
Chipola theatre productions from 2006 to 2008 including: Greater Tuna, Grease,
Oklahoma and How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. Last year, he set
his sights on opening a community theater in the town of Chipley. He helped
reestablish The Spanish Trail Playhouse as an all volunteer community theatre in
the auditorium of the old Chipley High School. This playhouse originally began
in 1962 under the leadership Ann Jensen.

The Playhouse presented “Steel
Magnolias” in September of last year. “A Stroll Down Broadway: A Musical Salute
to Broadway from the 1940's to Now,” is set for April 17-19 and 24-26.

Two dozen community volunteers
recently participated in the Playhouse’s first workday. Chris Kneiss is
contractor for the playhouse which is currently under renovation.

Of his time at Chipola Russell says,
“As I continue on this journey with the Spanish Trail Playhouse it is my hope
that I can give the members the same love, compassion and encouragement that
Chipola has given to me. The three years I spent in the theatre program at
Chipola were some of the best of my life. Joan Stadsklev and Charles Sirmon gave
me both the knowledge and courage to begin this journey of bringing live theatre
back to Washington County. ” For information, visit
www.spanishtrailplayhouse.com

Russell is a 2005 graduate of Chipley
High and a 2008 graduate of Chipola. He has a strong passion for the theatre and
the arts. His theatre career consists of over 25 productions. He is currently
enrolled at Chipola pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education.

The public is invited to attend the
CRAA meeting at Jim’s Buffet and Grill. A Dutch treat lunch is set for 11:30
a.m., followed by the program at noon.

For information, call Joan Stadsklev
at 718-2301.

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January 8,
2009

WORKFORCE PROGRAMS OPEN AT CHIPOLA

MARIANNA—Chipola College offers a number of Workforce Development programs to
prepare students for good-paying jobs in the area. Many programs feature
open-enrollment which allows students to enroll whenever the college is in
session.

Students
are encouraged to complete the registration process immediately and to call the
program instructor for a seat in the program.

Cosmetology and Automotive Technology programs usually fill to capacity with
waiting lists. Many other programs feature open-enrollment which allows
students to enroll whenever the college is in session.

Bud
Riviere, Dean of Workforce Development programs, says, “All programs offer
valuable industry certification throughout the program and upon completion which
will enhance employment and career advancement. Placement rates for all
workforce programs are excellent.”

All
programs are equipped with the latest technology and equipment which assures
students of realistic training according to industry standards.

The
college is offering a compressed schedule this Spring with classes Monday
through Thursday from 7:30 am to 3:30 p.m. The new four-day schedule should help
students save on fuel costs and allow students to work on Fridays.

Two Associate in Applied Science
programs in Electronic Engineering Technology and Telecommunications Engineering
Technology are available.

Three College Credit Certificate
programs are available in Child Care Center Management, Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) and Paramedic.

A variety of continuing education
programs are available on campus in areas ranging from Child Care to Real
Estate. Through partnerships with
www.ed2go.com and
www.gatlineducation.com, the college offers open
enrollment, online courses in courses like health care, internet graphics/web
design, business, law and travel.

MARIANNA—Chipola College recently
received a Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern Utility Quick Response
Training Grant in the amount of $297,431.

The letter of award came from Chris
Hart IV, Executive Director of Workforce Florida, Inc. The grant will allow the
college to facilitate the training of 255 full-time employees in the utility
industry.

Specifically, training funds will be
allocated to Florida Public Utilities, Gulf Power Company, West Florida Electric
Cooperative, and Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative.

Bud Riviere, Chipola’s Dean of
Workforce Development programs, says, “This project not only benefits Florida
utility companies seeking to bolster their workforce, but it also positions
utility workers in our region to take advantage of in-demand, high-wage jobs.
Chipola’s Division of Workforce Development is pleased to facilitate this
training need and appreciates the assistance provided through this grant.”

Training will begin immediately both
on and off campus.

For information, contact Riviere at
850-718-2268.

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January 8,
2009

CELTIC CROSSROADS COMING TO CHIPOLA

MARIANNA—The Chipola College Artist
Series presents “The Music at the Crossroads” performed by Celtic Crossroads,
Jan. 26, in the college theater.

Individual tickets—$12 for adults and
$8 for ages 18 and under—are on sale in the Chipola Business Office.

Celtic Crossroads is
critically-acclaimed as one of the best live music concerts to come from Ireland
in over 20 years.

This magical display of
music incorporates seven world-class musicians, who play an array of both
traditional and non-traditional instruments on stage. Joined by a pair of
dancers, they create a truly incredible and unforgettable musical experience.
Because much of the world's music was
influenced by traditional Irish music,
the show mixes in other genres such as Classical, Gypsy, Jazz, and American
Bluegrass.

The final event of the 2009 Artist
Series is classical pianist, Christine Yoshikawa on March 24. The Canadian
pianist has enjoyed a multi-faceted international career performing as soloist
with orchestras, recitalist, chamber musician, and teaching masterclasses
throughout North America, Europe, and Asia and at Chipola College.

The Chipola Artist Series is funded
through Chipola's Performing Arts Fund, with grants from the National Endowment
for the Arts, the Southern Arts Federation, the Florida Division of Cultural
Affairs, the Chipola Regional Arts Association and corporate donors.

Richard Deadman, Environmental
Planner Division of Community Planning Department of Community Affairs will
discuss Springs Protection Through Land Use Planning.

Kevin Defosset, Hydrogeologist,
Ground Water Resource Management, Northwest Florida Water Management District,
will discuss recharge age of ground water and nutrient sources for the second
magnitude and smaller springs in Merritt’s mill pond.

Brian Niemann, Statewide Homeowner
Coordinator, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods, University of Florida, will
discuss principles of the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program.

MARIANNA—Chipola College will
offer a variety of short courses in the coming weeks.

A
Curriculum for Young Children course will meet Mondays, Jan. 12 through April 27
from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $191. An Early Care & Education Administrative
Overview course will meet Tuesdays, Jan. 13 through April 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost is $191.

Chipola also offers
custom workshops. The following are available: Eat That Frog: Stop
Procrastinating and Get More Done; Whale Done: The Power of Positive
Relationships; The Pygmalion Effect: Managing the Power of Expectations;
Discussing Performance; The Attitude Virus: Curing Negativity in the Workplace;
Team Building: What makes a Good Team Player?; and After All, You’re the
Supervisor!

For information about any
of these non-credit courses, call 850-718-2395.

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January 8, 2009

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REHBERG IS TOP EMPLOYEE—Electrician
Richard Rehberg (left) accepts the Chipola College Career Employee of the Month
award for January from college president Dr. Gene Prough. Rehberg has worked at
the college since 1997.

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January 8,
2009

CHIPOLA HEADS TO NORTHWEST STATE FOR PAIR OF
GAMES

MARIANNA—Both Chipola College
basketball teams head to Northwest State College (formerly OW) for a pair of big
conference games on Saturday, Jan. 10.

The Indians lead the state and
national polls after whipping Tallahassee, 76-48, in the conference opener on
Jan. 3. Casey Mitchell led the Indians with 21 points, 6 assists and 3 steals.
Jeremy Jacob had 17 points and 8 rebounds. Josh Sain scored 11. Gary Flowers had
6 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals.

The defending state champion Indians
are 1-0 in league play and 17-1 overall.

Northwest enters the contest at 0-1
in the league following an 86-82 loss to Gulf Coast. Northwest is third in the
state poll and sixth in the national rankings.

The alumni events are scheduled in conjunction with the Rahal-Miller
JUCO National Classic. Chipola, the 2007 JUCO National Champion, will play host
to three of the top JUCO teams in America, including Walters State, 2006 JUCO
National Champion; the College of Southern Nevada, 2003 National Champion; San
Jacinto, five time JUCO National Champion and St. Petersburg College, 2006 JUCO
National Runner-Up.

The action heats up Saturday, Feb. 7,
with a 3 p.m. game featuring Chipola and the College of Southern Nevada. The
final event of the weekend is a game between Florida powers Chipola and St.
Petersburg College, Sunday, Feb. 8, at 12:30 p.m.

Several big name major league
baseball players are scheduled to provide instruction at a Chipola Baseball
Alumni Youth Camp on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Ages 6 to 12 are invited to register
the morning of the camp which is set for 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $50.
There is no pre-registration.

An Alumni Game and Home Run Derby is
set for noon at the Chipola field.

Current major leaguers expected to
participate in the clinic and home run derby, include: Russell Martin, Adam
Loewen, Jose Bautista, Matt Gamel and Jeff Mathis. Mathis was drafted out of
Marianna High, but he has many friends from Chipola, including his brother Jake
Mathis who played for Chipola.

MARIANNA—The Chipola Gold Team captured their third tournament of the year when
they won the Seaside Academic Tournament at Northwest State College Ft. Walton
Beach Campus on Jan. 10.

Chipola Gold scored a (265-85) win over Bevill State College in the championship
game to finish the tournament with an overall 11-1 record. Gold team members
are: Anthony Garrett, Brad Wells, Ryan Wells and Jordan Belser.

The Chipola Blue Team also had an impressive tournament with an 8-3 overall
record. Chipola Blue was one win away from having an all Chipola final. Chipola
Blue lost to Bevill State 205-185, giving Bevill the right to play for the
championship against Chipola Gold. The Chipola Blue Team is made up entirely of
freshmen: Drew Padgett, Ethan Hewett, Nathan Hooppell and Cody Pickens.

Out of 50 individuals in the tourney, four Chipola players finished in the top
ten in individual scoring, and seven Chipola players finished in the top 20.
Anthony Garrett was recognized as an all-star for finishing fourth overall.
Other top finishers were Brad Wells (sixth), Ryan Wells (seventh), Nathan
Hooppell (eighth), Drew Padgett (11th), Ethan Hewett (15th) and Jordan Belser
(20th).

Chipola is the defending FCCAA State Champion. Chipola next plays at Tallahassee
in the NAQT Sectional.

Brain Bowl coaches are Stan Young and Dr. Robert Dunkle.

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CHIPOLA
BRAIN BOWLERS WIN THIRD TOURNEY—The
Chipola Gold Team captured their third tournament of the year when they won the
Seaside Academic Tournament at Northwest State College Ft. Walton Beach Campus
on Jan. 10. Gold Team members are, from left: Anthony Garrett, Brad Wells,
Jordan Belser and Ryan Wells (captain).

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January 15, 2009

CHIPOLA
HOMECOMING FESTIVIES SET

MARIANNA—Chipola College will celebrate Homecoming 2009, beginning Jan. 21 with
a host of events culminating with the Homecoming games on Jan. 31.

This
year’s theme is “Building on Tradition” as the Indians host the Northwest
Florida State College (formerly Okaloosa Walton) Raiders.

Candidates for Mr. Chipola and Homecoming Queen
will be introduced at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21in the Arts Center. Voting for the candidates will take place on
Jan. 21 and Jan. 22. Chipola’s 2009 Homecoming Queen and Mr. Chipola will be
crowned at halftime of the men’s basketball game on January 31.

A
building decoration contest between the Chipola clubs begins Monday, Jan.26and will be judged on Tuesday, Jan. 27at 1 p.m.

The
Homecoming Talent Show is Wednesday, Jan. 28,at 10 a.m., in the Arts Center. Currently enrolled students or groups
are invited to perform with a four minute time limit. Cash prizes will be
awarded for solos, group and band categories. Performers must register in
Student Activities Office, Q-120/121 in the Health Sciences by Jan. 26.

Homecoming Night, Saturday, Jan. 31, begins with the Lady Indians game against
Northwest Florida at 5:30 p.m. An Alumni Reception hosted by Chipola President
Dr. Gene Prough and his wife Priscilla, begins at 6 p.m. All alumni and friends
are invited to attend the reception in the Chipola Appreciation Club Room. The
Indians take on the Raiders in the men’s game at 7:30 p.m. Chipola’s 2009
Homecoming Queen and Mr. Chipola will be crowned during halftime of the men’s
game.

For more information on Homecoming events, call the SGA office at 718-2308 or
718-2314.

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CHIPOLA
HOMECOMING SET—Chipola College will celebrate Homecoming 2009, beginning Jan. 21
with a host of events culminating with the Homecoming games on Jan. 31. Last
year’s queen Ashley Duce and 2008 Mr. Chipola Keith Watford will return to
Chipola on Jan. 31 crown this year’s winners.

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January 15, 2009

DR. CHERRA
PUMPHREY TO ADDRESS CHIPOLA HONORS PROGRAM

MARIANNA—Dr. Cherra Pumphrey is the
guest speaker for the Chipola College Honors Program, Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 1
p.m., in Jackson Hall. The meeting is open to the public.

Pumphrey is a 1999 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the Chipola Honors Program. She
won the President’s Mediallion for maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA at Chipola.
During her time at Chipola she was chosen as a Guistwhite Scholar and was named
to the All-USA Academic Team and FCCAA All-Academic Team in Brain Bowl. She also
won awards in Calculus II and freshman chemistry.

Through her association with Phi Theta Kappa, she was inaugural inductee of the
Chipola College Academic Hall of Fame.

Dr. Pumphrey was the valedictorian of Marianna High School. She will begin her
medical practice in a few weeks. She completed her residency in internal
medicine at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine. She is a graduate of
the University of South Florida College of Medicine and a Cum Laude graduate in
Biochemistry from Florida State University.

She has worked with the Gulfcoast South AHEC Interdisciplinary Community Health
Scholars Program and has served as a team-member for the Manatee County Health
Department Childhood Obesity Project. She earned a stipend from Jackson
Hospital’s Physician Recruitment program.

January 15, 2009

MARIANNA—The Ivey Brothers will play the Chipola College “Old
School” dance, a benefit for the Chipola Honors Program on Friday, Jan. 30.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and guests can dance the night away or just
reminisce with some great music.

Three brothers—Robert Ivey, Richard Ivey and Wilson Ivey—have made
up the core of the group since the mid-60’s. Wilson’s son, Chase Ivey, joined
the group in 2004.

The band first performed at a high school dance in 1965, and quickly progressed
to college dances at Chipola, FSU, UWF and UF.

Drummer Robert Ivey is a Chipola history professor who serves as
adviser to the Freshman Honors program. Math professor Bonnie Smith, who directs
the program with Ivey, says, “The goal of Honors is to equip our local leaders
of tomorrow with awareness and understanding which will improve the lives of our
citizens. Proceeds from the dance go toward an endowment which provides
resources for the many annual projects of the Honors Program. We invite all who
value academics to support the program.” Some 70 of the brightest students from
the five-county area are enrolled in Chipola’s Honors program which brings
thought-provoking speakers to campus and allows students to visit educational
sites in other cities.

Dance tickets are $10 and may be purchased from any Honors student or by phoning
Smith or Ivey at 526-2761. Tax-deductible gifts for the Honors Endowment may be
mailed to the Chipola College Foundation at 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL
32446.

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CHIPOLA
‘OLD SCHOOL’ HONORS DANCE—
The Ivey Brothers will play the Chipola College “Old School” dance, a benefit
for the Chipola Honors Program on Friday, Jan. 30. Here, Chipola Honors students
represent their old school days from high school. Tickets—$10—are
available from Honors students, or by calling Honors advisors Bonnie Smith or
Robert Ivey at 850-526-2761.

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January 15, 2009

CHIPOLA
HOMECOMING FESTIVIES SET

MARIANNA—Chipola College will celebrate Homecoming 2009, beginning Jan. 21 with
a host of events culminating with the Homecoming games on Jan. 31.

This
year’s theme is “Building on Tradition” as the Indians host the Northwest
Florida State College (formerly Okaloosa Walton) Raiders.

Candidates for Mr. Chipola and Homecoming Queen
will be introduced at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21in the Arts Center. Voting for the candidates will take place on Jan. 21
and Jan. 22. Chipola’s 2009 Homecoming Queen and Mr. Chipola will be crowned at
halftime of the men’s basketball game on January 31.

A
building decoration contest between the Chipola clubs begins Monday, Jan.26and will be judged on Tuesday, Jan. 27at 1 p.m.

The
Homecoming Talent Show is Wednesday, Jan. 28,at 10 a.m., in the Arts Center. Currently enrolled students or groups
are invited to perform with a four minute time limit. Cash prizes will be
awarded for solos, group and band categories. Performers must register in
Student Activities Office, Q-120/121 in the Health Sciences by Jan. 26.

Homecoming Night, Saturday, Jan. 31, begins with the Lady Indians game against
Northwest Florida at 5:30 p.m. An Alumni Reception hosted by Chipola President
Dr. Gene Prough and his wife Priscilla, begins at 6 p.m. All alumni and friends
are invited to attend the reception in the Chipola Appreciation Club Room. The
Indians take on the Raiders in the men’s game at 7:30 p.m. Chipola’s 2009
Homecoming Queen and Mr. Chipola will be crowned during halftime of the men’s
game.

For more information on Homecoming events, call the SGA office at 718-2308 or
718-2314.

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January 15, 2009

CHIPOLA TO
HOST TEACHER WORKSHOP ON JAN. 24

MARIANNA—Chipola College will host the second Annual Teacher Workshop, Saturday,
Jan. 24.

Students currently enrolled in Chipola’s teacher education program with the
assistance of the education faculty are hosting the event for area educators and
education students.

Students will present hands-on activities along with samples for teachers and
education majors to use in their own classrooms.

Sessions will include presentations and strategies in Math and Science, grades
K-12 and Reading, grades K-6. Topics will include: Fibanacci numbers,
Interwrite demonstrations, science experiments, reading strategies, and a poster
session. The poster session will be filled with lesson plans for manipulatives
and games using the Ellison Letter Machine.

Current teachers and students interested in a career in education are invited to
attend. Registration begins at 8 a.m. in Building D on the Chipola campus.
Sessions run from 8:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.

To
ensure that sufficient materials are available, please RSVP to Dr. Cherry Ward
at 850-526-2761 or
wardc@chipola.edu.

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January 15, 2009

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR CHIPOLA’S ‘‘Back to
the 80’s’”

MARIANNA—The Chipola College Theater is in full rehearsal for the totally
awesome musical, "Back to the 80’s," written by Neil Gooding, additional
material by Stuart Smith, revised orchestrations and arrangements by Brett
Foster and original musical adaption by Scott Copeman. The musical opens a
five-day run March 18.

“Back to the 80’s,” is straight from
the era that brought the world The Rubik’s Cube, Max Headroom and The Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this “totally awesome” musical. Join the graduating
class of William Ocean High School as they live through their final senior year
- as they experience the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of
growing up all set to the biggest hits of the 80’s.

For information about Chipola Theater, call 718-2227.

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January 15, 2009

CHIPOLA’S FALL DEAN’S LIST ANNOUNCED

MARIANNA—Dr.
Sarah Clemmons, vice president of Instructional and Student Services at Chipola
College, commends the 264 students who made the Dean’s List for academic
achievement during the Fall Semester 2008.

To be placed on the Dean’s List, a student must take 12 or more
semester hours of courses and make an average of 3.25 (B+) to 4.0 (A) in all
courses.

Students who made perfect averages of 4.0—straight A’s—and their
hometowns are:

Chipola also offers custom workshops. The following are available:
Eat That Frog: Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done; Whale Done: The Power of
Positive Relationships; The Pygmalion Effect: Managing the Power of
Expectations; Discussing Performance; The Attitude Virus: Curing Negativity in
the Workplace; Team Building: What makes a Good Team Player?; and After All,
You’re the Supervisor!

The Indians are the top-ranked team in both the state and national
polls. Pensacola’s men are tenth in the state poll.

The Pensacola Lady Pirates
(20-1) enter the game as the top team in the state poll with Chipola in the Jan.
14 poll.

Chipola Appreciation Club officials are planning to present a $50,000 check for
the Milton H. Johnson Athletic Scholarship Fund during halftime of the men’s
game. Most of the money came from Johnson’s former players at Chipola and
Campbellton High. Johnson won more than 800 games during his coaching career.

The top ranked Chipola Indians are fresh from a pair
of wins over Gulf Coast and Northwest Florida.

The Indians scored a big 89-73 win over Gulf Coast on Jan. 14 to
improve to 3-0 in league play and 19-1 overall. Casey Mitchell led Chipola with 26 points. Justin
Brownlee scored 25. Josh Sain added 11.

The Indians knocked off sixth-ranked Northwest 69-60 on Jan. 10. It
was the Indians’ first win in Niceville in their previous three tries. After
trailing for nearly the entire contest - at times by as many as 10 points in the
second half - the Indians made a critical 13-2 run with minutes left that proved
to be the difference. Chipola's Malcolm Armstead knocked down a 3-pointer with
just over a minute to go to bring the Indian lead to seven and end any real
threat from the Raiders. “Armstead and Flowers showed great leadership on the
court,” said Chipola coach Greg Heiar. The pair led Chipola in scoring with 14
apiece.

The Indians are the defending state champion and ranked at the top
of the state and national polls. Gulf Coast is third in the state rankings.
Northwest is fourth and Pensacola is tenth.

The Chipola Lady Indians moved to 2-1 in league play and 17-3
overall following a 62-43 loss to Gulf Coast on Jan. 14. Carolyn Mills led Chipola with 11 points. Latoya
Williams added seven.

Chipola head
coach David Lane said, “We had a very strong defensive effort. We forced 34
turnovers and held them to 33 points.” Seven of NW’s points were free throws.
Chipola held NW to only 24 percent from the field. The Lady Indians shot 45
percent from the field and were 15-17 from the line.

The Pensacola Lady Pirates topped the Jan. 14 state women’s poll with a 20-1
record. Chipola was second on the list. Gulf Coast was third. Northwest was
seventh and Tallahassee was ninth.

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January 22, 2009

CHIPOLA HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES SET

MARIANNA—Chipola College will celebrate Homecoming 2009 with a host of
events culminating with the Homecoming games on Jan. 31.

This year’s theme is “Building on Tradition” as the Indians host the
Northwest Florida State College (formerly Okaloosa Walton) Raiders.

A building decoration contest between the Chipola clubs begins Monday,
Jan.26and will be judged
on Tuesday, Jan. 27at 1
p.m.

The Homecoming Talent Show is Wednesday, Jan. 28,at 10 a.m., in the Arts Center. Currently enrolled students or groups
are invited to perform with a four minute time limit. Cash prizes will be
awarded for solos, group and band categories. Performers must register in
Student Activities Office, Q-120/121 in the Health Sciences by Jan. 26.

Homecoming Night, Saturday, Jan. 31, begins with the Lady Indians game
against Northwest Florida at 5:30 p.m. An Alumni Reception hosted by Chipola
President Dr. Gene Prough and his wife Priscilla, begins at 6 p.m. All alumni
and friends are invited to attend the reception in the Chipola Appreciation Club
Room. Chipola’s 2009 Homecoming Queen and Mr. Chipola will be crowned at
halftime of the men’s game which begins at 7:30 p.m.

For more information on Homecoming events, call the SGA office at 718-2308 or
718-2314.

January 22, 2009

Squads will compete at the middle
school, junior varsity, and varsity levels. New this year will be the Grand
Champion winner, which will be the squad with the highest overall score of all
the competing squads. Squads will be competing from Florida, Alabama and
Georgia.

Several all star squads from JAGS
and MEGA cheer gyms are scheduled to perform exhibition routines. A special
treat will be a performance by the FAMU Cheerleaders featuring former Chipola
cheerleader Devin Baker, now a FAMU captain. General admission is $5
for school age and up cheerleader fans.

January 22, 2009

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CHIPOLA ALUMNI BASEBALL EVENT—Chipola’s
Second Annual Baseball Alumni event is set for Saturday, Feb. 7. Here, retired
Chipola history professor and baseball card collector Charlton Keen poses with
former Chipola player Jose Bautista at last year’s event. Bautista recently
signed with the Toronto Blue Jays after playing for several years with the
Pittsburgh Pirates. Bautista will earn $2.4 million in
'09 after making $1.8 million last year. Bautista, who can play multiple
positions in the infield and outfield, hit .238 with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs in
128 games last season. In 21 games with Toronto, the 28-year-old Bautista hit
.214 with three homers and 10 RBIs.

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January 22, 2009

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CHIPOLA
THEATRE DAY CAMP—Chipola College cast
members from “Back to the 80’s . . . The Totally Awesome Musical,” recently
participated in a day-long camp led by Choreographer Chris Manasco and Charles
Sirmon, Director of Theatre. Back to the 80’s includes hits like "Footloose,”
“Material Girl,” “I've Had The Time Of My Life,” “Love Shack,” “Come on Eileen”
and “Don't Worry Be Happy.” Back to the 80’s opens a five-day run, March 18.
Tickets go on sale March 4 in the college Business Office. For information,
call 718-2227.

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January 22, 2009

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JOHNSON
ENDOWMENT—More than 100 of retired
coach Milton Johnson’s players, cheerleaders and friends attended a reunion last
year to recognize him for his great contributions to their lives. On Jan. 17,
several of these players presented a check for $50,000 to Chipola for the
purpose of permanently endowing a scholarship in honor of Coach Johnson. To
make a contribution to the fund, contact the Chipola Foundation at 850-718-2445.

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January 22, 2009

FIREARMS
COURSE SET AT CHIPOLA

MARIANNA—Chipola College will hold a 16-hour Firearms Familiarization course
March 23-26 at the Reddoch Firing Range on the Blue Springs Highway.

Successful completion of the course may be used in applying for a Concealed
Weapons Permit.

The 16-hour course will meet from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Registration and payment of the $60 fee can be paid on the first night of
class. Please call to reserve a place. Class size is limited.

Chipola also offers custom workshops. The following are available:
Eat That Frog: Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done; Whale Done: The Power of
Positive Relationships; The Pygmalion Effect: Managing the Power of
Expectations; Discussing Performance; The Attitude Virus: Curing Negativity in
the Workplace; Team Building: What makes a Good Team Player?; and After All,
You’re the Supervisor!

For information about any of these non-credit courses, call
850-718-2395.

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January 22, 2009

CHIPOLA HEADS TO
Tallahassee FOR PAIR OF GAMES

MARIANNA—Both Chipola College basketball teams head to Tallahassee Community
College for a pair of big conference games on Saturday, Jan. 24.

The Indians lead the state and national polls after whipping Pensacola, 84-54,
in the conference on Jan. 17. Casey Mitchell led the Indians with 22 points.
Justin Brownlee had 15. Jeremy Jacob had 14. Torye Pelham had 9 points and 3
rebounds. Trevor Deloach had 9 points and 6 rebounds. Gary Flowers had 7 points,
10 boards, 8 assists, 5 blocks and 3 steals. Malcolm Armstead had 6 rebounds, 7
assists, and no turnovers.

The defending state champion Indians are 4-0 in league play and 20-1 overall.

The Lady Indians upset Pensacola, 49-47, in overtime on a last second shot.
Latoya Williams led Chipola with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Jamia Akins had 12
points. Ashlie Billingslea had 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Lenita
Sanford had 8 points.

The Lady Indians are 3-1 in conference and 18-3 overall.

Chipola’s next home game is Tuesday, Jan. 27, against Gulf Coast Community
College. The women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m. The men play at 7:30 p.m.

January 29, 2009

ENROLLMENT
UP AT CHIPOLA COLLEGE

MARIANNA—Chipola College has more students this semester and those students are
taking more classes.

Total headcount is up 10.5 percent with 2,160 students compared to 1,954
enrolled in the Spring of 2008. Full Time Equivalency (FTE), an average
calculation of the number of hours students take, is up 13 percent to 695
compared to 614 last Spring.

According to Dr. Jayne Roberts, Dean of Enrollment Services, Fall and Spring
enrollment has hovered around the 2,000 student-mark since 2002. Roberts reports
that the addition of bachelor’s degrees to the Chipola curriculum have
contributed to the positive enrollment trend as well as the fact that many
students choose to attend a college close to home that also offers reasonable
tuition.

Chipola vice-president Dr. Kitty Myers reports enrollment of 154 students in the
college eight bachelor’s degree programs for the 2008–09 year. Since the RN to
BSN, and BS in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education were
initiated in August of 2008, only juniors in these programs are included in the
154 total. The group also includes seniors in the BAS in Business Management,
who will graduate in August of 2009.

Dr. Myers, said, “Our graduation, certification, and placement rates are great
and we are proud to be instrumental in producing a new generation of educators,
business leaders, and health professionals for our district. As a new State
College, we will be in the position to offer additional bachelor’s degree
programs to expand educational access to our students.”

Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough said, “We are pleased that so many students
are taking advantage of the opportunities available at Chipola. It is our goal
to make college more accessible to the citizens of our district.”

Chipola offers
college credit courses during the day and evening, and also online and through
independent study. The college awards the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree, a
two-year degree that guarantees acceptance to Florida’s 11 public universities.
The college also offers eight different bachelor’s degrees in Business, Nursing
and Secondary Education with majors in middle and high school mathematics and
science. Chipola also offers Associate in Science degrees and certificates in
Workforce Development programs that provide training for high wage jobs. Several
Workforce programs feature open-enrollment throughout the semester.

The Continuing Education Department offers lifelong learning opportunities in a
variety of areas ranging from computers to real estate. Custom courses and
workshops also are available for businesses and organizations.

Chipola’s
University Center offers classes on the Chipola campus leading to bachelor’s
degrees and advanced degrees from the University of West Florida, Florida State
University and Troy University.

CHIPOLA
ENROLLMENT UP THIS SEMESTER—Chipola
College has more students this semester and those students are taking more
classes. Total headcount is up 10.5 percent with 2,160 students compared to
1,954 enrolled in the Spring of 2008. Here, Seaddh Dalal and Ellen Manor work in
a college lab.

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January 29, 2009

CHIPOLA
BRAIN BOWL TEAMS FINISH FIRST AND SECOND IN SECTIONAL

TALLAHASSEE—The Chipola Gold and Blue Teams finished first and second in the
NAQT (National Academic Quiz Tournament) North Florida Sectional held Jan. 24 at
Tallahassee Community College.

The Chipola Gold sophomore team went undefeated (12-0) to claim their fourth
tournament win this year. Chipola Gold has won four of five junior college
tournaments during the 2008-09 season. The Gold Team averaged 325 points per
game, the highest average for any team in the nation.

The Chipola Blue freshmen team (11-1) finished the tournament with one loss,
losing to Chipola Gold in the rare Chipola vs. Chipola championship round.

The Tallahassee tournament was one of seven sectionals played throughout the
United States this past weekend. The winner in each sectional receives an
automatic berth into Intercollegiate Championship in Orlando on Feb. 27-28. Both
Chipola teams have qualified for the Intercollegiate Championship in Orlando on
Feb. 27-28. Defending national champion Valencia is the only other college with
two teams in the national championship.

The 2009 season will mark the first time that NAQT has held a separate community
college national championship. NAQT has named a community college national
champion since 2002, but that determination has been made part of its overall
Division II competition. A total of 16 teams will qualify for the chance to
claim the national title. Chipola was the runner-up team in the 2008 national
tournament, losing in the final to Valencia Community College.

Brain Bowl coach Stan Young said, “I want to personally thank our faculty for
the dedication they show in the classroom every day. Our students are really
showing their merit and we all should be proud. I also want to thank our
administration and the physical plant for their support. Other schools do not
seem to have the overwhelming support we receive here at Chipola and it really
makes a difference. Special thanks to Joy Ree Ashmore for volunteering to keep
the statistics for the tournaments and to Brain Bowl assistant coach Robert
Dunkle for the countless hours he dedicates in helping to prepare our team.”

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CHIPOLA
BRAIN BOWL TEAMS FINISH FIRST AND SECOND IN SECTIONAL—The
Chipola Gold and Blue Teams finished first and second in the NAQT (National
Academic Quiz Tournament) North Florida Sectional held Jan. 24 at Tallahassee
Community College. Gold team members are: Brad Wells, Anthony Garrett, Jordan
Belser and Ryan Wells. Blue team members are: Nathan Hooppell, Drew Padgett,
Anthony Berkeley, Ethan Hewett and Cody Pickens.

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January 29, 2009

CHIPOLA
FUTURE EDUCATORS HOST TEACHER WORKSHOP

MARIANNA—Some 43 area teachers attended the Chipola College Future Educators
Club second annual workshop on Jan. 24.

Dr. Cherry Ward, a professor in the Chipola education program, said, “The FEC
Workshop was a huge success! Teachers were able to learn and practice new
strategies that will enhance their classroom instruction. Many workshop
participants commented that they were shown techniques that would make them more
informed, proficient educators. This was also a wonderful opportunity for
networking and the sharing of ideas.”

The Future Educators Club is group of Chipola students who are pursuing a
teaching career. The 17 members who participated in the event conducted
workshops, modeled lesson techniques and shared resources. Panhandle Area
Educational Consortium offered in-service points for the workshop.

Chipola also offers custom workshops. The following are available:
Eat That Frog: Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done; Whale Done: The Power of
Positive Relationships; The Pygmalion Effect: Managing the Power of
Expectations; Discussing Performance; The Attitude Virus: Curing Negativity in
the Workplace; Team Building: What makes a Good Team Player?; and After All,
You’re the Supervisor!

January 29, 2009

Currently
enrolled juniors or seniors from high schools in the Chipola District will
compete in writing, speech, oral interpretation, humanities,
grammar/mechanics/usage, literature, reading and Spanish competitions.
Recognition will be given to first, second, and third places and two honorable
mentions in each competition. A monetary award will be given to the first place
winner of the President’s Reading contest.

The festival will begin at 8:15 a.m. and conclude with the awards
ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Lunch, compliments of the college, will be provided to
the contestants and their sponsors. Participants also will see a preview of the
upcoming Chipola musical, “Back to the 80’s . . . The Totally Awesome Musical.”

Dr. Sarah Clemmons, Vice President of Instruction and Student Services,
said, “We are looking forward to hosting our eighteenth festival. It is always
a pleasure to have area high school students on our campus for a day of
rigorous, academic competition.”

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January 29, 2009

CHIPOLA
BASEBALL OPENS 2009 SEASON FRIDAY

ALUMNI
EVENT SET FOR FEB. 7

MARIANNA— The defending state champion Chipola Indians open the season at home
Friday, Jan. 30, with a 1 p.m. game against Darton College.

The Indians are ranked first in the state FCCAA Baseball Polls. Panhandle
conference rival Pensacola is fifth in the poll. Tallahassee is ninth.

The alumni events are scheduled in conjunction with the Rahal-Miller JUCO
National Classic. Chipola, the 2007 JUCO National Champion, will play host to
three of the top JUCO teams in America, including Walters State, 2006 JUCO
National Champion; the College of Southern Nevada, 2003 National Champion; San
Jacinto, five time JUCO National Champion and St. Petersburg College, 2006 JUCO
National Runner-Up.

The action heats up Saturday, Feb. 7, with a 3 p.m. game featuring Chipola and
the College of Southern Nevada.

Several big name major league baseball players are scheduled to provide
instruction at a Chipola Baseball Alumni Youth Camp on Saturday, Feb. 7. Ages 6
to 12 are invited to register the morning of the camp which is set for 10 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $50. There is no pre-registration. An Alumni Game and Home
Run Derby is set for noon Saturday at the Chipola field.

The final event of the weekend is a game between Florida powers Chipola and St.
Petersburg College, Sunday, Feb. 8, at 12:30 p.m.

Current major leaguers expected to participate in the clinic and home run derby,
include: Russell Martin, Adam Loewen, Jose Bautista, Matt Gamel and Jeff Mathis.
Mathis was drafted out of Marianna High, but he has many friends from Chipola,
including his brother Jake Mathis who played for Chipola.

January 29, 2009

Squads will compete at the middle
school, junior varsity, and varsity levels. New this year will be the Grand
Champion winner, which will be the squad with the highest overall score of all
the competing squads. Squads will be competing from Florida, Alabama and
Georgia.

Several all star squads from JAGS
and MEGA cheer gyms are scheduled to perform exhibition routines. A special
treat will be a performance by the FAMU Cheerleaders featuring former Chipola
cheerleader Devin Baker, now a FAMU captain. General admission is $5
for school age and up cheerleader fans.

January 29, 2009

CHIPOLA
HOSTS NORTHWEST FOR HOMECOMING

Chipola hosts Northwest State (formerly OW), Saturday, Jan. 31, for Homecoming.
The women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m.

Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough and his wife Priscilla will host a reception
for alumni and friends beginning at 6 p.m. The 2009 Chipola Homecoming Queen
and Mr. Chipola will be crowned during halftime of the men’s game which begins
at 7:30 p.m.

The Chipola Lady Indians (5-1) moved into first place in the conference race
with a convincing 68-42 win over arch-rival Gulf Coast (5-2) on Jan. 27. Other
conference teams include PJC (4-2), NWF (2-4) and TCC (0-7).

Chipola coach David Lane was pleased with his Lady Indians’ performance. “We had
a pretty balanced effort. We out-rebounded them, 47-38. The big key was that we
only had 13 turnovers for the whole game. Usually that is what we have during
the first 10 to 20 minutes. We had 19 second chance points to their 4.”

Chipola lead 39-27 at the half. Gulf Coast cut the lead to 45-40 with 11 minutes
to go, but Latoya Williams hit a key three to stretch the lead to 8. That shot
started a 21-0 run and Gulf Coast scored only two more points in the final 10
minutes.

The Lady Indians scored a big 62-46 win over Tallahassee on Jan. 24. Latoya
Williams led Chipola with 18 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks.

The Indians needed extra time to pull off an 86-81 overtime win over Tallahassee
on Jan. 24. Chipola's Malcolm Armstead hit a 3 point
buzzer beater at the end of regulation to send the game into OT. The
Indians knocked down key free throws to pull off the
win in the Eagledome.

The Indians (6-0) lead the Panhandle Conference, and the state and national
polls. GCCC (4-3) is second in the league TCC (3-4) is third. PJC is (2-4). NWF
is (1-5).

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January 29, 2009

CHIPOLA’S
MITCHELL BREAKS FREE THROW RECORD

MARIANNA—Chipola College men’s basketball player Casey Mitchell broke the NJCAA
record for most consecutive free throws in a community college basketball game
when he made 25 straight in Chipola’s overtime win over Tallahassee on Jan. 24.

The 6-5 sophomore from Savannah, Ga., made 25 consecutive free throws before
missing his 26th and final attempt of the game. The old NJCAA record
of 24 has stood since 1969.

Mitchell leads the state in free three percentage connecting on 83.8 percent. He
also is the fourth leading scorer in the state among all junior college players
averaging 21.6 points per game.

Mitchell’s new record is one better than the NCAA record of 24 which was set in
1959. Dominique Wilkins’ NBA record of 23 consecutive free throws was set in
1992.

Mitchell will be in action again Saturday, Jan. 31, when the Indians Northwest
State in the Milton H. Johnson Center. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m.